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Study In France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi with INSEAD-Syngenta Endowed Masters Scholarships For 2016

 

Deadline: 19 April / 6 June 2016

Syngenta, the world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology, in partnership with INSEAD, offers the INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for Emerging Country Leadership.

INSEAD is committed to training the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world. Therefore, scholarships will be awarded per class to candidates from around the world demonstrating qualifying attributes.

INSEAD Scholarships, as one of the most sought-after sources of financial assistance, are limited in number. Therefore there is significant competition for each award. These scholarships are granted under various criteria.

INSEAD-Syngenta Endowed ScholarshipsCourse(s) Offered: Business Administration
Course Level: Postgraduate (MBA)
Provider: Syngenta, INSEAD
Country to Study in: France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi

Eligibility
Candidates must be a national of an emerging economy and have spent a substantial part of their lives in the developing world, in education and/or professional experience. Experience in industry will be considered a plus.

Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

Scholarship criteria:
Candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate: (a) outstanding academic achievement and promise (b) aptitude for business and financial management (c) leadership potential and (d) a commitment to contributing to their country or region at some point in the future.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL Developing and/or Emerging countries

Participating Institution(s)
INSEAD – The Business School for the World.
(With three fully-integrated campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and over 80 different nationalities in the classroom, no other business school offers such a multicultural experience.)

Field of study
Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
(INSEAD admits two classes per year, each comprising 500 students and representing over 80 nationalities. Around 300 participants start on the Europe campus in France and around 200 start on the Asia campus in Singapore.)

Number of awards
Two scholarships will be awarded per class i.e. total of four grants per year

Sponsorship duration
Grants cover the entire duration of the MBA class

Scholarship benefits
The value amount of each award is €22,500 per successful applicant

Method of Application
Complete online application and submit with essays by the deadline (see below).

ESSAY TOPIC

  1. Briefly discuss the requirements for successful business leadership in your country today. Describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country after graduation and why you should be considered for this award. (200 words)
  2. Briefly discuss measures required for sustainable agriculture in your country/region in the context of urban and rural development. Focus on what you consider to be the most important element (450 words)
  3. Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against expenditures). (150-200 words)

It is important to see the current INSEAD-Syngenta Endowed Scholarships page on the official website (link to official website is found below).

DEADLINES:
Each year, the submission of applications is for two classes — the July class (starts in September) and the December class (starts in January).

For the July 2017 class, application submissions for Round 1 OPENS 26th October 2015 and CLOSES 9th November 2015; while Round 2 applications OPEN 16 November 2015 and CLOSES 30 November 2015.

For the December 17 Class, application submissions for Round 1 OPENS 4th April 2016 and CLOSES 19th April 2016; while Round 2 applications OPEN 23rd May 2016 and CLOSES 6th June 2016.

PLEASE NOTE:
INSEAD is one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools. With campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Abu Dhabi, INSEAD’s business education and research spans three continents.

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Syngenta employs many people in 90 countries. Headquarters is located in Basel, Switzerland.

Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD’s mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.

Application Deadline: 19 April / 6 June 2016
Open to International student: Yes

Please visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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University of Edinburgh UK Masters Scholarships for South Africans

 

Deadline: 31 August (annually)

Applications are invited for University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University. Scholarships are awarded to students from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study or PhD degree programme. Scholarship covers the overseas rate of tuition fee and university accommodation for the duration of the postgraduate degree programme.

The University of Edinburgh will offer two University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University to students from Southern African countries.

‣ One of the scholarships will be available for a one year Master’s degree programme and the other scholarship for a three year PhD degree programme.

‣ The scholarship covers the overseas rate of tuition fee and University accommodation for the duration of the postgraduate degree programme.

School(Institutions/ Country): University of Edinburgh | UK

Level:postgraduate study (master’s and PhD degree programmes)

Field(s): Scholarships are awarded in any subject offered by the University of Edinburgh.

Funded By: University of Edinburgh, UK

Beneficiaries(Target Groups): University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships are targeted for Students from the following countries: Angola, Botswana,  the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,

Eligibility

The University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships will be awarded to applicants from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study or PhD degree programme at the University of Edinburgh.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.

Selection Criteria:

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level..

Scholarship Application Method

The University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships

For the 2016-2017 academic session the funding from The University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarship will contribute to partnership awards with The Beit Trust. Further information regarding eligibility criteria and how to apply can be found on the link below.The Beit Trust

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

Application forms and guidelines can be download from the official website

It is important to read the application procedure, and visit the official websites (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For more Information about University of Edinburgh and also visit Official Scholarship Website

 

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University College Lillebaelt Scholarship, Denmark 2016

 

Deadline: 1 May 2016.

University College Lillebaelt is pleased to offer scholarships for Non-EU students for the year 2016. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate degree programme. The university’s aim is to examine the impact of the division between further and higher education on strategies to widen participation in undergraduate education. University College Lillebaelt offers education programmes contributing to the ongoing development of society and is happy to welcome international students

If applicants want to enroll as a full time ordinary student, they must be able to speak Danish fluently and otherwise meet the same requirements as Danish students.

Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate degree programme.

Study Subject: Applicants can only apply for the scholarship to study at the Department of Social Education, the Department of Teacher Education or the Department of Nursing. All three departments are located in Odense.

Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Scholarship:-

  • applying to participate in one of the above-mentioned courses
  • a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
  • Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme in their home country related to either nursing, social education or teacher education.
    Applicants are not eligible to apply for a scholarship if they:
  • are studying in Denmark on the grounds of a bilateral exchange agreement
  • have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizenship
  • have been granted a residence permit at the time of the application admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9a, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement
  • are a student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund
  • are from an EU applicant country such as Turkey.

Eligible Nationalities: Citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland is eligible to apply for this Scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: It is important to stress that all of our full degree bachelor programmes are taught in Danish, and if they want to enroll as a full time ordinary student, applicants must be able to speak Danish fluently and otherwise meet the same requirements as Danish students.

English language/Test Requirements: Applicants have to provide:
-High school transcripts documenting level of English, grade achieved, and if possible number of hours taken.
-Documentation of any English language proficiency tests they may have taken (TOELF, IELTS, and CAE etc.)
-Any further documentation of their English proficiency such as courses, longer stays in English speaking countries etc.
-Once we have evaluated their documentation of English proficiency, we may call they for a phone interview to ensure that their level is sufficient to study at University College Lillebælt.

Scholarship Benefit: This will cover tuition and contribute to living expenses while studying at UCL. The scholarship covers the tuition fee for one semester (4 months), and additionally applicants will receive approximately 6000 DKK each month to contribute to their living expenses.

Supporting Material: To ensure that only highly qualified students are granted the scholarship, UCL requires applicants to prepare and submit all of the following:

  • Application form
  • CV
  • Motivational letter (max. 1 page)
  • Official transcripts (including explanation of grading scale)
  • Documentation of English proficiency (read more below).

Application procedure:  The mode of application is online. Applicants can apply through the MoveON system.

Application form

Deadline: The scholarship application deadline for applying is 1st May 2016.

Official scholarship link

 

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Study in Hungary with the IBS Starter Scholarship for Undergraduates

 

Deadline: 30 April 2016.

International Business School, Hungary is a vibrant, modern business school in the middle of Europe with students from all over the world.

They offer 3-year Bachelor’s and 1-year Master’s degree programmes.

Their partner university, the University of Buckingham (UK) is rated top in The Guardian League Table for 2014 for graduate employment and has been leading the British National Student Survey in student satisfaction since 2006.

The programmes – all taught in English – are highly practical and equip students with all the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful international business career.

School(Institutions/ Country): | Hungary

Level: Bachelor programme.

Field(s): any University of Buckingham-validated English-language Bachelor programme of IBS.

Funded By: International Business School (IBS)

Beneficiaries(Target Groups): IBS Scholarship is targeted for Hungarian and international students

Eligibility

Applicants should meet the following criteria to apply for IBS Starter Scholarship :

Age limit: 18-25 (at the time of the scholarship application)

IELTS overall band score 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each component) or TOEFL 90 iBT (the certificate should not be older than 2 years)

Motivation letter

Scholarship Application Method 

Students should first apply online for the Bachelor programme of IBS and upload the required documents (high school diploma or latest transcript if diploma is not acquired yet, passport and IELTS or TOEFL language certificate).

Students are supposed to indicate simultaneously their respective wish to be granted IBS Starter scholarship by emailing to scholarship-at-ibs-b.hu.

 

Applications will be approved by the Rector and there is no appeal against his decision. If scholarship is approved, students must pay the remaining part of their tuition fee latest until 31 May 2016.

Application forms and guidelines can be download from the official website

It is important to read the application procedure, and visit the official websites (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For more Information about IBS Starter Scholarship 

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Danish State Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships at Roskilde University 2016

 

Deadline: 1 March (annual)
Study in: Denmark
Next course starts Sept 2016

Brief description:

A limited number of Danish state tuition fee waivers and scholarships are offered to highly talented students at graduate level, who come from countries outside of the EU/EEA and need a residence permit to study at Roskilde University.

Host Institution(s):

Roskilde University in Denmark

Level/Field(s) of study:

Eligible Masters programmes offered at the University. The university reserves the right to decide in each admission round that only applicants for specific master programmes are considered for a tuition fee waivers and scholarships.

Number of Scholarships:

Limited

Target group:

International students outside the EU/EEA

Scholarship value/duration:

Tuition fee waiver and approximately DKK 7,800 per month to cover living expenses in Denmark.

The tuition fee waiver and scholarship has a maximum length of 22 months for programmes that start in September.

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible to apply for a tuition fee waiver and scholarship, you must be a non-EU/EEA citizen that is required to pay tuition fees.

Application instructions:

You apply by uploading a motivational letter and CV outlining your academic and occupational background to your online application for admission to the master programmes within the deadline.

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree from Denmark or have completed more than one bachelor’s degree, and one of them is completed outside of Denmark or have completed a 1½ years top-up bachelor’s degree in Denmark on basis of a degree completed outside of Denmark and/or are a non-EU/EEA citizen and need a residence permit based on studies, you must apply for admission no later than 1 March for the September entry.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.